Days Out

A Day Out Sierra Espuna Regional Park

A Day Out Sierra Espuna Regional Park Murcia

The Regional Park of Sierra Espuna is absolutely stunning! It is located inland in the province of Murcia and covers some 25,000 hectares. It has been protected since 1930 and in 1992 it was classified as a Regional Park. Pine trees cover most of the park and, as it has some 20 mountain peaks above 1,000 meters the views over the top of the pine forests are magnificent. It takes its name from its highest mountain, the Espuna at 1583 meters!


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Totana

    N37o46.195 W1o30.106

    Parking: is in the underground car park and is charged for by length of stay.

    From here: the main square is above the car park, the town hall and church are across the road.

    Top tip: the sanctuary makes a much better coffee stop just 10 kilometres away, so you don't have to stop in Totana at all!

    Places of interest and things to do in Totana

    • Town Centre: large open plaza.
    • Town Hall: tourist office is located inside here.
    • Church: 16th century decorated in the mudejar (Islamic) style.
    • Fuente de Juan de Uzeta: 17th century water fountain built in black and pink Jasper.
    • Cafes: plenty to choose from for your morning coffee, alternatively continue to the sanctuary.  
  • 2 Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia

    N37o47.931 W1o33.498

    Parking: is in the car park and is free.

    From here: explore the sanctuary.

    Top tip: there are free toilets just below the car park.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia

    • Church: beautifully decorated in the Mudejar style, take a look inside. It is open everyday during the winter from 10.00-14.00 & 16.00-18.00 and during the summer from 10.00-14.00 & 17.00-19.00.
    • Restaurant: for morning coffee.
    • Gardens: explore the stunning location and buildings of the sanctuary.
  • 3 Viewpoint del Cristo

    N37o47.863 W1o33.196

    Parking: is on the gravelled area and is free.

    From here: you are right beside the statue.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Viewpoint del Cristo

    • Views: on a clear day you’ll see the sea at Mazarron in one direction and the mountains of the Sierra Nevadas in the other!
  • 4 Aledo

    N37o47.746 W1o34.403

    Parking: is in the marked parking area and is free.

    From here: it is a short walk uphill to the tower.

    Top tip: there is a bakery and café opposite the car park.

    Places of interest and things to do in Aledo

    • Village: walk through the quiet streets of the village towards the tower.
    • Tower del Homenaje: built in the 11th century to control the valley below. Go in and climb the steps to the top for more amazing views! Inside the tower is a tourist office and exhibitions about the tower and the village. It is free to visit and is open all year Mon-Thurs 08.30-15.00, Fri-Sat 09.30-14.00 and Sun 10.45-13.00.
  • 5 Ice Storage Huts

    N37o52.170 W1o34.068

    Parking: is in the car park and is free.

    From here: make the short walk to the ice huts.

    Top tip: the road is only open from 08.00-18.00! Remember when exiting the car park to turn downhill to rejoin the road.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Ice Storage Huts

    • Walk: short 5 minuet walk to the ice storage huts. One has been renovated whilst the other two are in a ruined state. They were used from the 16th century right up until the 1920’s to store the winter snow well into the hot summers.
  • 6 Picnic & Barbecue Area del Hilo

    N37o51.485 W1o31.377

    Parking: is in the car park area and is free.

    From here: the barbecues and picnic area is beside you, the public toilets are beside the restaurant.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Area del Hilo

    • Barbecues: these are only allowed during the winter; bring your own charcoal, fire-lighters, matches, meat and enjoy!
    • Picnic tables: dine outside in style!
    • Wild Bores: the restaurant leaves out food for the wild bores, so if you’re lucky they might be enjoying their lunch too!!
    • Forest House: short walk away this is a handsomely restored building which, contains an exhibition geared toward children about the park’s history and the wildlife to be found within its borders. An information desk has maps and leaflets describing walking trails.
  • 7 Visitors Centre

    N37o51.340 W1o30.727

    Parking: is in the car park and is free.

    From here: you are right beside the visitors centre.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Visitors Centre

    • Visitors Centre: permanent exhibition about the flora and fauna of the park as well as some information on walking routes. It is open all year from Tues-Sun 10.00-14.00 & 15.00-18.00.
  • 8 Alhama de Murcia

    N37o51.108 W1o25.656

    Parking: is beside the road wherever there is space and is free.

    From here: explore the Plaza Americas in front of you then follow the signs to the Centro Viejo for the old town with its multi coloured houses.

    Places of interest and things to do in Alhama de Murcia

    • Plaza Americas: interesting pavement tiles depicting the flags of the Americas and a beautiful hand painted map.
    • Plaza Viejo: the old town square with multi coloured houses and a cultural centre.
    • Roman Baths Museum: an archaeological museum which also houses the Roman baths.
    • Churches: two impressive churches, one in the Plaza Viejo and the other in the Plaza Americas.
    • Castillo de Alhama: sitting high on the hill is the impressive castle from the 11th century.

A Day Out Caravaca, Moratalla and Calasparra

A Day Out Caravaca, Moratalla and Calasparra

The inland part of the province of Murcia is just as delightful and worth visiting as the coastal part. It has spectacular scenery as it lies within the Espuna and Revolcadores Mountains along the banks of the Segura river. There are many charming towns and villages that have been inhabited since prehistoric times, and plenty of unique culture as this area has remained relatively isolated throughout history.


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Caravaca de la Cruz

    N38°06.642 W1°51.804

    Parking: is on the side of the road and is free.

    From here: walk downhill following the river, at the bridge beside the Fiesta Museum turn right, the first building is the tourist office from where you can collect a map and information.

    Places of interest and things to do in Caravaca de la Cruz

    • Old Town: Caravaca has been given the title of a Holy City by the Vatican, a title that it shares with only four other cities in the world including Jerusalem, Rome, Santiago de Compostella and Santo Toribio de Liebana. Because of this it has become a tourist magnet with many things to see and do.
    • The True Cross of Caravaca: the Lignum Crucis or Vera Cruz is a two armed cross that contains a fragment of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. The legend says that whilst the town was under Moorish rule the chieftain decided that he wanted to witness a Christian mass, so ordered a priest to say mass. The priest declined as there were no crosses available and the chieftain became mad, then two angels appeared with the two armed cross, on seeing this the chieftain converted religion.
    • Sanctuary of the True Cross: the original temple of the city.
    • Museum of the True Cross: situated inside the sanctuary of the Vera Cruz, its several exhibit rooms show the history of the true Cross as well as the history of the town.
    • Fiesta Museum: explains about the fiesta of the True Cross which is of international tourist interest.
    • Archaeological Museum La Soledad: features a variety of archaeological exhibits. 
    • Ethnographic Museum of Miniatures: crafted in iron and wood, these highly detailed miniatures recollect the traditional professions and activities of the area.
    • Artists Market: known as the 'La Corredera' craft market it is held on the third Sunday of every month between 09.00 and 14.00.
    • Vivas Verdes Cycling & Walking Route: follows the old Murcia - Caravaca railway line.
  • 2 Moratalla

    N38°11.334 W1°53.434

    Parking: is in the street and is free, spaces are limited so you might have to park further away and walk.

    From here: walk uphill and turn right at the crossroads, then continue along Calle Tomas El Cura into the old quarter.

    Places of interest and things to do in Moratalla

    • Old Quarter: situated around the imposing castle take time to wander around these quirky streets.
    • Castle Fortaleza: built in the 9th century, this castle has been occupied by Moors and Christians throughout its history.
  • 3 Calasparra

    N38°13.906 W1°42.010

    Parking: is in the street and is free.

    From here: continue along the street, until you reach a large junction, turn left and continue into the heart of the town.

    Places of interest and things to do in Calasparra

    • Old Town: take a wander along the flat streets of the old town to see the various churches and the famous Clock Tower that was used to tell farmers when to use the irrigation systems to flood the rice fields.
    • Rice Museum: take a visit here to learn more about the main agriculture of the area; the production of rice.
    • Artisan Market: held every second Sunday of each month in the Plaza de la Corredera from 09.00-14.00.
  • 4 Calasparra Viewpoint

    N38°15.387 W1°42.460

    Parking: is at the viewpoint and is free.

    From here: relax and enjoy the peace and quiet as well as the truly stunning vistas.

    Places of interest and things to do at Calasparra Viewpoint

    • Views: soak up the amazing views down the valley along the course of the river Segura or behind towards the mountains of Revolcadores which reach a height of over 2,000 metres.
  • 5 Calasparra Sanctuary of Our Lady of Hope

    N38°15.730 W1°42.673

    Parking: is in the car park and is free.

    From here: walk through the gates to explore the sanctuary or down through the car parks to get to the river.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Sanctuary of Our lady of Hope

    • Sanctuary: an amazing church which has been built into the hillside. According to legend, a small religious image of ‘nuestra senora de la Esperanza’ was found inside the cave by a shepherd seeking refuge. When the religious authorities from Calasparra tried to move the carving to one of the churches in the town, the image became extraordinarily heavy in relation to its size. This was taken to mean that the Virgin wished to be worshipped in her grotto. A larger, baroque sculpture was placed next to the original image and, according to documents found, both have been worshipped together, the small one at the feet of the larger one, since 1786.
    • Walking & Cycling Route: there are a number of marked walking and cycling trails from the sanctuary.
    • Picnic Area: there are lots picnic tables along the banks of the river as well as purpose built BBQ’s, but use of these is restricted.

A Day Out Mula, Bullas and Cehegin

A Day Out Mula, Bullas and Cehegin Costa Calida Murcia

The inland part of the province of Murcia is just as delightful and worth visiting as the coastal part. It has spectacular scenery as it lies within the Espuna and Revolcadores Mountains along the course of the Mula river. There are many charming towns and villages that have been inhabited since prehistoric times, and plenty of unique culture as this area has remained relatively isolated throughout history.


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Mula

    N38°02.419 W1°29.593

    Parking: is in the street and is free, stop where you see a space, the street is closed every Saturday as it is used for the weekly market, so you might have to park further away.

    From here: the main town hall square, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, is situated on this street, just keep walking!! Go to the far end of the plaza and turn right for the art museum located in the Casa Pintada and the Iberian art museum located in the Palacio del Marques de Menahermosa. Turn left for the Museum of Art of San Miguel and to enter the haphazard streets of the old town and walk up to the castle.

    Top tip: just spend some time exploring the old town, the views out over the town are stunning. The way up to the castle is signed (not very well) but just continue uphill beside the Inglesia de Santo Domingo!

    Places of interest and things to do in Mula

    • Town Centre: old town with narrow winding streets situated around the Plaza de Ayuntamiento.
    • Castillo de los Fajardo or de los Vélez: the castle ruins are closed, but a walk up via the old town is well worth the stunning views from the top.
    • Casa Pintada: houses a collection of Cristobal Gabaron’s art and other exhibitors.
    • Palacio del Marques de Menahermosa: houses El Cigarralejo collection of Iberian art, it is free and is open Tuesday-Sunday 10.30-14.00.
    • Museum de Art de San Miguel: houses a collection of religious art, it is free and is open Tuesday-Sunday 11.00-13.00.
    • Artists Market: held on the second Sunday of each month in the Plaza de Ayuntamiento from 09.00-14.00.
    • Vivas Verdes Cycling & Walking Route: follows the old Murcia - Caravaca railway line.
  • 2 Bullas

    N38°03.011 W1°40.115

    Parking: is on the street and is free.

    From here: walk back to the main road, turn right for the old town or go straight ahead for the new town.

    Places of interest and things to do in Bullas

    • Old Town: a maze of small, twisting old streets centred around the Plaza de Espana and Plaza Vieja.
    • New Town: large modern street packed with shops. 
    • Museum Don Pepe Marsilla House: the stately home of the wealthy Bullas resident Don Pepe Marsilla, it has been renovated and refurbished to represent a typical house of an aristocrat at the turn of the 19th century. It is open to Thursday & Friday 11.00-14.00, Saturday 11.00-14.00 and 17.00-20.00 and costs 3€ for per adult and 2€ for a child or pensioner. 
    • Artists Market: known as the 'El Zacatín' craft market this is a traditional street market where visitors can find a wide range of typical products from the region, in addition a demonstration of an old craft is carried out. It is held on the first Sunday of every month from 09.00-14.00 right in the centre of the old town.
    • Vivas Verdes Cycling & Walking Route: follows the old Murcia - Caravaca railway line.
  • 3 Bullas Wine Museum

    N38°03.050 W1°39.900

    Parking: is in the street and is free.

    From here: you are right beside the wine Museum.

    Places of interest and things to do in Bullas Wine Museum

    • Wine Museum: located in an old wine cellar that used to produce 350,000 litres of wine annually this museum is totally dedicated to the production of wine. The exhibits display everything about the industry including past and present techniques. It is open Tuesday-Saturday 10.30-14.00 & 17.00-20.00, Sunday and fiestas 10.30-14.00 and costs 3€ for an adult and 2€ for pensioners and children. 
    • Tourist Office: the entrance to the museum is through the tourist office, so make sure you collect information about the wine route for when you return for a day of sampling!
    • Wine Route: this trail has been devised to enable followers to get to know all about the wine trade and its history. A really informative booklet which lists the route, places to visit and opening times is available in English from the tourist office.  
  • 4 Cehegin

    N38°05.524 W1°47.925

    Parking: is in the car park (blue sign with a P on it) and is free, alternatively you can park in any of the streets if you can find a space.

    From here: cross the roundabout with the water fountain on it and enter the old town via the steps.

    Places of interest and things to do in Cehegin

    • Old Town: declared a National Treasure as it has preserved its Muslim origin, it is packed with interesting buildings, churches and twisting, narrow streets.
    • Urban Tourist Route: collect a leaflet from the tourist office situated at the top of the hill in the Plaza del Castillo about this marked route through the most interesting streets of Cehegin.
    • Archaeological Museum: founded in 1976 and spread over three buildings this museum houses a really interesting collection of artifacts. It is open Monday-Sunday 10.00-13.30.
    • Artists Market: known as the 'Mesoncico' craft market this traditional street market is held on the last Sunday of every month between 09.00 and 14.00 in the Plaza de Castillo.
    • Vivas Verdes Cycling & Walking Route: follows the old Murcia - Caravaca railway line.

A Day Out Sierra Mineras

A Day Out Sierra Mineras Costa Calida Murcia

This day is packed with stunning scenery, so make sure that you choose any one of the 300 or so bright, sunshiny, blue sky days that the province of Murcia has. You can easily spend a whole day leisurely driving along this route, stopping where and when you want or combine it with a morning in the City of Cartagena or the afternoon in any of the towns and villages around the Mar Menor such as Cabo de Palos, Punta Brava or Los Alcazares.


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Cala Cortina

    N37°34.918 W0°58.477

    Parking: is in the car park and is free

    From here: walk down the steps to the small cove and restaurant.

    Places of interest and things to do at Cala Cortina

    • Beach: small sandy beach with restaurant and fantastic scenery.
  • 2 Escombreras

    N37°34.407 W0°54.563

    Parking: there is no official parking point here.

    From here: this isn't an actual stop, but a drive-by past all of the industrial units including a huge Iberdrola power plant and Repsol refinery.

    Places of interest and things to do at Escombreras

    • Industrial Zone and Port: filled with warehouses, storage towers, power plants and refineries.
  • 3 Portman Marina & Playa Lastre

    N37°34.817 W0°50.512

    Parking: is in the car park and is free.

    From here: you are at the marina, walk along the short promenade or climb the cliff to the lighthouse.

    Places of interest and things to do at Portman Marina and Playa Lastre

    • Marina: small with no facilities.
    • Promenade: short and pretty.
    • Beach: black volcanic sand.
    • Village: a total mix of old and new houses with some cafes.
    • Museums: both situated in the village, the Mining and Archaeological Research Centre is in the Ancient Charity Hospital and the Tio Lobo house which was built in 1913 in the traditional style for a rich local businessman.
  • 4 La Manga Golf Resort

    N37°36.214 W0°48.158

    Parking: is in the car park areas and is free.

    From here: this is the location of the hotel but there are over 20 other bars and restaurants to try.

    Places of interest and things to do at La Manga Golf Resort

    • Bars and Restaurants: over 20 to enjoy.
    • Resort: wander around and explore, but watch out for golf balls!!

A Day Out Ricote Valley

A Day Out Ricote Valley Murcia

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Places of Interest

  • 1 Cieza

    N38°14.077 W1°24.853

    Parking: is on the road near the school (colegio) and is free.

    From here: there are a few cafes for a coffee and cake, to explore the town walk back along the road that you have just driven along to the roundabout with the Arabic looking stone arches on it and turn left, walk straight on to the top of this street for the tourist office.

    Places of interest and things to do in Cieza

    • Town Centre: good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants.
    • Tourist Office: for more information about Cieza and the whole of the Ricote Valley.
    • Museums: The Teodoro Mill, Esparto museum and Medina Siyasa museum.
  • 2 Abaran

    N38°12.387 W1°24.128

    Parking: is in the 'pull off view area' and is free.

    From here: enter the park by walking down the slope opposite the school towards the waterwheel, to find the river cross the park walking away from the wheel. For a short walk along the river turn right when facing the river, for a longer walk along the route of the four water wheels turn left and continue beside the river.

    Places of interest and things to do in Abaran

    • Village Centre: busy large village with good choice of shops, cafes and restaurants.
    • Waterwheels: visit the main Noria Grande (big waterwheel) only or walk along beside the river along the waterwheel route to discover more wheels!
  • 3 Ricote

    N38°09.127 W1°21.928

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: spend some time exploring the streets of this pretty small village and admire the views and fresh air, a good chance to stretch your legs, head to the church to discover the heart of the village.

    Places of interest and things to do in Ricote

    • Village Centre: very small with some beautiful old streets to explore with one or two cafes.
  • 4 Archena Spa

    N38°07.603 W1°18.123

    Parking: is on the roadside or in the resort car park and is free.

    From here: walk along the road to enter the resort of Archena with its thermal baths and cafe.

    Places of interest and things to do in Archena

    • Thermal Baths: it has 2 large and modern thermal pools where the water is maintained at 34-36oC. There are also saunas of different temperatures and humidity, massage rooms, crosscurrent pools, warm hammocks, salt water floatation pools and much more. The thermal baths are open to non-hotel guests (you must take a swimming hat and flip-flops).
    • Hotels & Restaurants: take a wander around these and have a nose, relax and enjoy a well earned drink in the peaceful surroundings of the oasis garden cafe.

A Day Out Mazarron Area

A Day Out Mazarron Area Costa Calida Spain

Mazarron is situated in the Costa Calida which is the name for the coastal area of the province of Murcia, all 250km of it! Costa Calida directly translates as the warm coast and is so called because of the hot mean annual temperatures and the limited rainfall of only 34cm per year!

The route is all about getting to know the area and its towns, ports, coastline and mountains. We have put together a full day out with six stops as a taster, but you might like to spend longer in each place.


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Mazarron Inland Town

    N37°35.654 W1°19.078

    Parking: is on the road and is free, it is a short walk to the centre.

    From here: walk straight on towards the roundabout with the statue of a miner and a fountain on it, turn left and walk uphill to the town square for the Town Hall (they will give you a map here) and the bars and cafes.

    Places of interest and things to do in Mazarron Inland Town

    • Town Hall: the information desk will give you a map.
    • Veles Castle, San Andres Church and the La Purisma Church (reportedly the prettiest).
    • Town Centre: small selection of cafes and bars.
    • Market: there is a market on a Saturday morning around the Purisma Church.
  • 2 Bolnuevo

    N37°33.802 W1°18.715

    Parking: is in the car park and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

    From here: the sand sculptures are on one side and the beautiful long fine sandy beach is on the other side! Explore and enjoy.

    Places of interest and things to do at Bolnuevo

    • Sand Sculptures: admire the shapes formed by the wind.
    • Beach: large with fine sand.
    • Cafes: a few cafes and restaurants to choose from.
  • 3 Bolnuevo Viewpoint

    N37°33.810 W1°18.995

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: take a small walk around, we call this a get out, photo and off stop!

    Places of interest and things to do at Bolnuevo Viewpoint

    • View: stunning view along the rugged cliffs of the Costa Calida, over the sand sculptures and back towards Mazarron inland town.
  • 4 Mazarron Coastal Town & Marina

    N37°33.880 W1°15.508

    Parking: is in the underground car park and is charged for by the length of stay.

    From here: exit the car park walk along past the boats of the marina for the cafes and bars.

    Places of interest and things to do in Mazarron Coastal Town and Marina

    • Marina: boats and cafes and bars to enjoy.
    • Promenade: long with views forwards to the beaches and backwards to the impressive mountains.
    • Beaches: two fine sandy beaches, one either side of the marina.
    • Town Centre: small town centre, very seasonal.
  • 5 Isla Plana

    N37°34.476 W1°12.528

    Parking: is on the road and is free. Park anywhere that you can find a space, it gets busy during high season.

    From here: walk along the short promenade, to see the Roman remains and church, or follow the pavement towards Mazarron to discover the quaint harbour.

    Places of interest and things to do at Isla Plana

    • Promenade: short promenade with access to the beach and views along rocky coastline.
    • Church: on promenade with benches for a picnic.
    • Harbour: stunning tiny harbour.
  • 6 Sierra de la Muela Viewpoint

    N37°35.136 W1°09.406

    Parking: is in the 'pull off view area' and is free.

    From here: admire the views and fresh air, we call this a get out, photo and off stop.

    Places of interest and things to do at Sierra de la Muela Viewpoint

    • View: stunning view back along valley to the coastal town of Mazarron with its marina.

A Day Out Mar Menor

A Day Out Mar Menor Costa Calida Murcia Los Alcazares Punta Brava Cabo de Palos

The Mar Menor, meaning little sea, is a unique sea lagoon and well worth a visit. It is separated from the Mediterranean by a narrow piece of land called the La Manga Strip, which protrudes from Cabo de Palos at the south end of the Mar Menor and continues for 21 kilometres towards San Pedro at the north end, where it creates a small channel to allow water in and out of the Mar Menor. The waters enclosed by the strip are always calm, never colder than 18oC and are very rich in salts and iodine making it unique.


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Los Alcazares

    N37°44.165 W0°51.072

    Parking: is in a car park and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

    From here: the beach, marina and promenade are in front of you, just turn left as the beach to the right is fenced off for military reasons. Take a coffee stop at the Hotel Balneario La Encarnacion (a good 800 meters along the promenade) which houses the famous spa baths, go inside, past the bar and into the courtyard.

    Places of interest and things to do in Los Alcazares

    • Beach: narrow sandy beach
    • Promenade: kilometres of promenade all the way to the neighbouring village of Los Narejos.
    • Town Centre: good selection of bars and restaurants.
  • 2 Punta Brava

    N37°41.376 W0°50.443

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: either follow the marked walking route around the hill and enjoy the views from the top, or for the less energetic park further up the road and admire the views from here.

    Places of interest and things to do in Punta Brava

    • Beach: long with lovely sand.
    • Promenade: beach front and long.
    • Viewpoint: stand, admire and photograph.
    • Walking Route: around the hill to the top for more amazing vistas.
  • 3 Cabo de Palos

    N37°37.989 W0°42.100

    Parking: is in a car park and is free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.

    From here: the marina is in front of you. The sandy beach is accessed through the streets on the opposite side of the marina to where the boats are moored and the rocky headland is to the right of the beach and at the mouth of the marina.

    Places of interest and things to do in Cabo de Palos

    • Beach: small sandy beach.
    • Rocky Coastline: cliffs and coves which end with the lighthouse.
    • Marina: small surrounded by land on three sides.
    • Restaurants: lots of fish restaurants offering locally caught fresh fish.

A Day Out Calblanque Regional Park

A Day Out Calblanque Regional Park Murcia Costa Calida

The Calblanque Regional Park, which has been a Protected Natural Area since 1987 and Nature Reserve since 1992 makes for a great day out. It covers an area of 2400 hectares and has 13 kilometres of coastline. Within its boundaries is an awe inspiring collection of wonderful sand beaches, sandbanks, arid hills, cliff tops and salt flats all of great ecological value.


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Park Entrance

    N37o37.366 W0o45.184

    Parking: this isn't an actual stop, but the best entrance point for the Calblanque Regional Park.

    From here: continue to drive along the dirt track with fields on either side to all the destination in the park.

  • 2 Visitors Centre

    N37°36.619 W0°45.466

    Parking: is in the car park and is free

    From here: the visitors centre is right beside the car park. There is information about the fauna, flora and geology of the park as well as leaflets. There are notice boards which show the routes, but sadly no walking or cycling route maps, however all trails are marked by the usual paint.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Visitors Centre

    • Information: there are some displays about the flora and fauna and geology of the park.
    • Walking & Cycling Routes: There are notice boards which show the routes, but sadly no walking or cycling route maps, however all trails are marked by the usual paint.
    • Toilets: there are toilets here, which can be used when the centre is open
  • 3 Salt Flats Salinas de Rasell

    N37°36.232 W0°43.935

    Parking: is in the designated car parking area.

    From here: the small salt flat is beside the car park.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Salt Flats

    • Salt Flats: a great place to watch the varied bird life from.
  • 4 Beach Playa Calblanque

    N37°36.232 W0°43.935

    Parking: is in the car park areas or beside the road, making sure other vehicles can pass.

    From here: walk down onto Playa Calblanque and enjoy.

    Places of interest and things to do at Playa Clablanque

    •  Beach: a rural beach to enjoy sun bathing, swimming or just a walk along the sand.
  • 5 Beach Playa Negrete

    N37°35.975 W0°45.552

    Parking: is in anyone of the designated car parking areas.

    From here: walk along the wooden boards down onto the beach and enjoy!

    Places of interest and things to do at Playa Negrete

    •  Beach: a rural beach to enjoy sun bathing, swimming or just a walk along the sand. 
  • 6 Walking and Cycling Routes

    N37°36.619 W0°45.466

    Parking: depends which route you decide to walk, but use designated parking areas only.

    From here: the only circular walking route is approximately 8 km and starts and finishes at the Visitors Centre. All walking and cycling routes are marked and the park authorities ask that you keep to the routes.

    Places of interest and things to do at the Salt Flats

    • Walking & Cycling Routes: the only circular walking route is approximately 8 km and starts and finishes at the Visitors Centre. All walking and cycling routes are marked and the park authorities ask that you keep to the routes.
    • Picnic: always best to take a picnic as the park does not have any cafes or places to get food or drink from.
  • 7 Cabo de Palos

    N37°37.989 W0°42.100

    Parking: is on the street beside the marina, if you can’t find a space try any of the side streets.

    From here: walk around to the restaurants which are found along the seafront at the mouth of the marina.

    Places of interest and things to do in Cabo de Palos

    • Marina: suitable for small boats only, great selection of fish restaurants.
    • Rocky Coastline: excellent for exploring.
    • Lighthouse: on rocky cliffs, good for walking around.
    • Beach: small and sandy.
    • Market: large Sunday morning.

A Day Out El Hondo Nature Park and Dolores

A Day Out El Hondo Nature Park and Dolores

A visit to El Hondo Nature Park and the nearby village of Dolores will be enjoyed by everyone. The nature park is just minuets from the main AP7 and provides a tranquil oasis with stunning views of the surrounding scenery. The village of Dolores is large enough to offer a great selection of bars, cafes and restaurants but small enough to retain the charm of a typical inland Vega Baja village. 


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Places of Interest

  • 1 El Hondo Nature Park

    N38°11.256 W0°47.451

    Parking: is in the car park and is free, it is best to park in the first car park (furthest away from the centre) as this never gets locked.

    From here: walk through the car park to the visitors centre and the start of the walking route.

    Places of interest and things to do in El Hondo Nature Park

    • Visitors Centre: has information boards (all in Spanish only) about the wildlife and plants that can be found in the park as well as a big picture-window that looks out onto one of the smaller lakes so you can bird watch in air conditioned splendour. The toilets are on the opposite side of the building to the front door and the picnic area is to the far side of the building looking out over the reserve.
    • Walking Route: go past the Visitors Centre and start on the wooden walkway beside the picnic tables, once this has finished follow the path to the small white building which is beside an irrigation canal and lots of palm trees, turn left and continue to the lookout tower, then turn left in front of the large irrigation canal following the white and green posts back to the car park.
    • Top tip: take the binoculars and pack a picnic! 
  • 2 Dolores Village

    N38°08.431 W0°46.147

    Parking: is on the road and is free.

    From here: walk toward the church and the heart of the village.

    Places of interest and things to do in El Hondo Nature Park

    • Village Centre: the traditional village of Dolores has a beautiful blue domed church set in a large palm tree lined square. There are lots of bars, cafes and restaurants to choose from for a more coffee of a filling menu del dia.
    • Market: there is a small street market every Friday morning. 

A Day Out Torrevieja

A Day Out Torrevieja

Torrevieja is a large seaside town which sits at the centre of the southern Costa Blanca, about 40 kilometres south of Alicante. It has the reputation of being a 'melting pot' as it's permanent population of some 105,000 residents, over half of which are non-spanish, swells to nearer 500,000 during peak holiday times. It is also said that more than 100 different languages are spoken in the town. Consequently Torrevieja is a busy, bustling town that has a lively atmosphere all year round, day and night.


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Places of Interest

  • 1 Torrevieja Town Centre Pay Car Park

    N37°58.377 W0°40.729

    Parking: is in the pay car park and is charged by length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave.

    From here: all of the places of interest are within easy walking distance.

    Places of interest and things to do from Torrevieja Town Centre Car Park

    • Town Centre: walk out of the car park where you drove in and turn left to enter the day and night market, continue until the sharp bend in the road opposite the tourist office, cross the road here and continue straight on away from the sea, after about 300 metres you will reach the street called Ramon Gallud, this is the main high street of Torrevieja with the impressive church and its square to enjoy.
    • Tourist Office: walk out of the car park where you drove in and turn left to enter the day and night market, continue until the sharp bend in the road, cross the road to enter the tourist office and collect a free map, plus find out more about all the museums.
    • Tourist Train: walk out of the car park where you drove in and turn left to enter the day and night market, the stop for the tourist train is located behind this market near the 'wave waterfall' fountain. Please ask at the tourist office for a timetable.
    • Funfair: you'll see the funfair right beside the car park. It is generally during the high seasons in the evenings.
    • Market Day & Night: walk out of the car park where you drove in and turn left, the day and night market is directly in front of you. During the summer it gets going around midday and closes at midnight, in the winter there are a lot less stalls and it tends to be open from midday until early evening.
    • Promenade: walk out of the car park where you drove in, turn left for the short promenade past the day and night market to the Club Nautico or right for a longer promenade past the shops and many beach front restaurants.
    • North Beach Playa del Cura: the beach is about a 10 minute walk from here, exit the car park where you drove in and turn right, continue along the promenade until you reach the beach known as Playa del Cura.
    • Marina New: walk out of the car park where you drove in, turn right and continue along the pavement until you arrive at the new marina which has a small selection of bars and restaurants.
    • Marina Promenade: walk out of the car park where you drove in, the 1.6 kilometre long marina promenade is straight in front of you. 
  • 2 Torrevieja Old Marina Car Park

    N37°58.544 W0°41.239

    Parking: is in the pay car park and is charged by length of stay, keep your ticket and pay when you are ready to leave.

    From here: both the old marina and the beach are just beside the car park.

    Places of interest and things to do from Torrevieja Old Marina Car Park

    • Old Marina International: the exit the car park beside the ticket machine, walk between the buildings to the marina with its boats and restaurants.
    • South Beach Playa del Acequion: you'll see the beach right beside the car park, exit the car park where you drove in and turn left along the path to the beach.
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